Remember way back when we were little kids, and all in the space of a few hours you could read something by one of your favorite writers, get inspired to start something new, mention your new thing to the writer, and end up with the writer telling 106,506 people about your idea?
Me, neither.
In conclusion …
1) Today, at least, 2011 is better than 1991, 1981, 1971, and 1961 put together.
2) Susan Orlean is unreasonably nice.
3) If you don’t submit something to my new Stare and Write Tumblr, then Susan Orlean and 106,506 people may end up very disappointed in my lack of gumption. Actually, I shouldn’t exaggerate. Since I’m one of those 106,506 people and I’m already chronically disappointed by my lack of gumption, only 106,505 people would be affected.
Really, though, the only pressure I feel to make this work isn’t pressure at all. It’s more of a nice nudge, a sense that this could be fun, and that it’s worth trying to make it happen. If the idea appeals to you, I hope you’ll consider submitting your 200 words or less here. Thanks.
I’m excited about this, but I’ll try not to flood this space with more appeals for you to join in. Thank you for indulging me.
